Liz Twist

16 Jul 2026   Health Bill (Seventeenth sitting)

I too want to see a strategy—a strong strategy—and I will continue to talk about that, but will the hon. Lady acknowledge that the strategy has been talked about since before the general election? We needed to see action then, as we need t…

16 Jul 2026   Health Bill (Seventeenth sitting)

I am glad to hear that work is going on, but as the Minister may remember, work has been going on for a very long time—some Opposition Members may remember that past work. The issue is clearly important to people, so we need to see action—…

16 Jul 2026   Health Bill (Sixteenth sitting)

I should declare that I am an officer of the all-party parliamentary group for respiratory health. Clearly, a modern service framework is important, certainly for a constituency such as mine in the north-east that has a lot of respiratory …

9 Jul 2026   Violence against Women and Girls: Prosecution Rates

It is absolutely vital that victims are at the heart of our justice system. My Blaydon and Consett constituents know that for too long, the system has not been working for victims of rape and serious sexual offences. What impact does the S…

9 Jul 2026   Violence against Women and Girls: Prosecution Rates

6. What steps she is taking to help increase prosecution rates for crimes involving violence against women and girls.

9 Jul 2026   Health Bill (Fifteenth sitting)

I recently held consultation meetings on the proposed SEND reforms in Blaydon and Consett. The message from parents was clear in both places: they wanted greater integration of health into EHCPs. I welcome the Government’s commitment to as…

9 Jul 2026   Health Bill (Fifteenth sitting)

As the Minister says, many people in this room have had experience of being a carer for a family member. She said that there is already a legal framework, but carers are clearly saying that they need a bit more. How will the Government ens…

9 Jul 2026   Health Bill (Fifteenth sitting)

It is a pleasure to serve with you in the Chair, Ms Lewell. I listened with great interest to the hon. Member for Winchester talking about the new clauses; they have a great deal of similarity to new clause 89, in the name of my hon. Frien…

9 Jul 2026   Health Bill (Fifteenth sitting)

I want to emphasise a point that has already been made, which is the positive impact of the agreement for people with rare and undiagnosed conditions. As the Minister will know, I have worked with a number of those organisations, and this…

9 Jul 2026   Health Bill (Fifteenth sitting)

I would point to examples such as in the north-east of England, where the work on smoking has been incredibly effective and still continues, and makes that real shift and change. Does my hon. Friend agree that it is those practical example…

9 Jul 2026   Health Bill (Fifteenth sitting)

Does my hon. Friend agree that, as well as the physical aspects of health and extending life expectancy, we need to look at preventive measures for mental health? That will ensure that people live as good and full a life as they can, and r…

9 Jul 2026   Health Bill (Fourteenth sitting)

I want to touch on the point made by the hon. Member for Isle of Wight East in his intervention. We absolutely agree that the public are concerned with what we do for the future. We are talking about a specific Bill here. There is a huge …

9 Jul 2026   Health Bill (Fourteenth sitting)

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9 Jul 2026   Health Bill (Fourteenth sitting)

I just gently wanted to make that point.

9 Jul 2026   Health Bill (Fourteenth sitting)

Some excellent points have been made about corridor care; I know that all of us want to see that improved. It is a serious issue for all of our residents, and the Minister and others will be working hard to do all they can to address it. M…

7 Jul 2026   Health Bill (Thirteenth sitting)

I was flattered to hear my comments on Second Reading quoted by the hon. Member for Sleaford and North Hykeham, but I think she has misunderstood me. My question to the Minister was and still is about how we maintain within the new arrang…

2 Jul 2026   Health Bill (Eleventh sitting)

I thank the hon. Member for his clear summary, at the start of his speech, about what we are discussing, which is the regulations. He and other Members have rightly pointed out many issues that need to be resolved, but does he agree that t…

2 Jul 2026   Health Bill (Tenth sitting)

I wonder whether, as part of that strategy, the Government will look at waiting times for mental health services, as we have heard of the considerable delays. That issue is important to everyone, but especially young people. Will the Gover…

2 Jul 2026   Health Bill (Tenth sitting)

The Minister has pointed to some improvements. She will know there is real concern about parity of esteem between mental and physical health, including the ways that we measure them. The Government have already done a great deal, but woul…

25 Jun 2026   Public Procurement: SMEs

Dellner Glass Solutions, one of the SMEs in my constituency of Blaydon and Consett, has been manufacturing aluminium and glass fabrications for over 50 years. It supplies window and door systems to the UK’s world-leading bus manufacturing …

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